Americas Best Value Inn Brownsville

Breakfast was only cereal, and the drinks they advertised were colored water that tasted awful when you were expecting juice. For the $150 we paid, that was disappointing. I had booked a double room for myself and my three kids, but they charged extra per person. The restroom smelled bad, and so did my pillow. There was no soap or shampoo in the shower dispensers. We had brought our own, so that part wasn’t too bad.

The pool was clean and ranged from 3.5 to 5.2 feet deep. There’s also a little breakfast area with toast, cereal, juice, and coffee. The hotel was quiet and orderly, with no loud disturbances. The Wi-Fi worked great, and the appliances were up to date. There’s a proper mini fridge with a separate freezer, handy if you’re staying more than a day and want to buy groceries. The rooms were clean from top to bottom, and housekeeping came every day, which is how a decent hotel should be so dirt and mold don’t build up. I’d recommend it for a business stay.

Dan was great about suggesting places to eat, and his recommendations were amazing. Jacob was very polite when we checked out, and the staff were friendly. Maid service was A+ and the rooms were clean. There wasn’t a hot breakfast or coffee in the room, but that didn’t matter much to us since we bring our own.

The room smelled clean, and the sheets seemed clean too. The water was nice and hot for a shower. Still, the bathroom needed more cleaning, and the room was very dark even with the lights on. The bed was okay, but it clunked when we moved, and we’re not big people. The floor felt damp even though we hadn’t gotten it wet. There’s no carpet. People outside were yelling and talking loudly at 5 a.m. on Sunday for about 5 or 10 minutes. The room looked dated, with some attempted upgrades, but it still needs work. The pictures aren’t fully accurate to the room I was given. For what they charged, it was too expensive. These rooms shouldn’t cost more than $85. I wouldn’t stay again. If you’re stuck and need somewhere to shower and try to sleep, it might do if you can sleep anywhere, but I definitely wouldn’t pay over $100.